America's Mountains Are King

Chapter 13 Buying a Gun
Qi Ping was driving, planning to spend more than an hour on a trip to San Diego; certainly not to see the beauty of the West Coast, he has other important things to do now.

After arriving in the United States and getting a green card, Qi Ping actually moved his mind; that was a gun, and Qi Ping wanted to get a gun of his own.

Men like weapons a lot of the time, and Qi Ping doesn't even think about these things in China, because it's a crime.But in the United States, as long as the formalities are complete, it is legal to own your own gun.

Qi Ping also knows that it is not a big deal to have a gun in the United States; but getting a gun also requires some procedures, such as a gun license and the like.Just like in the United States, the above-mentioned citizens with American nationality or green card can get a gun license, of course, this is just a long gun.There are slightly more restrictions on pistols, which require 21 years of age.

In fact, the laws of the United States sometimes look really fucked up, because many times the US Constitution stipulates certain things; but the laws of each state are still slightly different, of course, this is within the scope of the Constitution.It is very convenient to buy a gun in Texas, where the people are tough, but in California, where the gun is relatively strict, you still need to take a test for a gun license.

A few days ago, Qi Ping was preparing. He went to the sheriff to attend some simple training.For example, learning some laws and learning about gun management.Of course, the most important thing is actually the exam, but for Qi Ping, this little thing really doesn’t need to be taken care of, because he just survived the constant exams.

After getting the pistol safety certificate, Qi Ping couldn't hold back his expectations; in fact, having a green card means having a social security number, so he can buy some rifles.But Qi Ping is not so easy to fool, the rifle is very interesting, but if you don't get a pistol, it's really boring.

Qi Ping was a little eye-opening. Guns are really common here in Laomei; if this ordinary-looking store hadn’t been for the sign of guns, it might make people think it was a supermarket.In fact, it is like this, this is a supermarket that sells guns; rifles, pistols and the like are placed in display cases, that's all.

Qi Ping smacked his tongue, which was a rare occurrence for him; guns are banned in China, so this scene was really shocking to Qi Ping, and it was no wonder that he looked like a bumpkin.

"Sir, there are many types of pistols here. You can choose the guns you are interested in and go to the shooting range to try." Seeing Qi Ping walk in, the clerks in the store also walked over; they are no strangers to this scene, because many Asian Tourists like to come to the gun shop very much, and it is also possible to go for a little target shooting.

"I haven't played with guns much before, but now I want to buy a few guns. Is there any good recommendation, of course, both pistols and rifles are needed." Qi Ping still needs to adopt some other people's opinions, who made him not understand these What about the guy.

"Do you have an SSN (Social Security Number) and an HSC (Handgun Safety Certificate)?" The clerk reminded that the control of guns in California is not like that of Texas, which is relatively loose.

"I don't think there's any problem, it's all here." Qi Ping became proud. If he hadn't been prepared, he really wouldn't be so ostentatious, because he was already prepared.

Since there are no problems in the procedures, there is naturally no need to worry about anything; in fact, it doesn’t matter even if Qi Ping does not have a gun license, because tourists only need to go to the shooting range and shoot a few shots to enjoy themselves, which is also one of the business of the gun shop .Obviously, no one has trouble with money.

Qi Ping has been known for a long time for the pistol and the Colt python revolver, but it is absolutely powerful, because the caliber of the pistol is terrible, 12.7mm, as a pistol, the power is too much .The disadvantage of excessive power is that the recoil is equally terrifying, firing a single shot can cause wrist fractures in people who have not received shooting training.

So now, a novice like Qi Ping knows very well that he can't try those things now, and it's better to keep a low profile.After all, it is the first time to play with a gun, so now it is more necessary to get familiar with the process, which is also very important.

柯尔特M1911自动手枪作为美国军队的制式手枪长达70多年，虽然在1985年美军更新制式手枪（M9手枪）后M1911A1被替代，但是这一款经典的手枪仍然被许多公司生产，提供给军队、执法机构、保安人员和民间爱好者。

Qiping thinks he wants to try one now, he likes this M1911 very much; of course, this is just one of the guns that Qiping is more interested in, including the Beretta M9, ​​which is the classic pistol that replaced the M1911 as the US Air Force standard pistol gun type.The USP45 general-purpose pistol seems to be very suitable, suitable for novices like Qi Ping.

Qi Ping is still very fraternal. He is interested in many good guns now, because he is a novice now. In fact, he doesn't understand these guns at all. He needs his own experience and judgment now.Qi Ping is also a little dazzled now. In China, he never imagined that he would be able to touch a real gun one day, and he would be able to shoot heartily in the shooting range.

"Haha, my marksmanship sucks. This is my first time playing with a gun, but I like it very much." Qi Ping felt very excited. Although his first target shooting result was bad, Qi Ping actually didn't care about these things.He tried all three pistols, and he also made a decision.

Although it seems that USP45 looks more suitable for a novice like him, Qi Ping still hopes to be a little bit challenging; Colt M1911 is very good, especially this classic gun can actually be slightly changed according to your own preferences. .

The insurance mechanisms of the M1911 include manual insurance, grip insurance, and semi-standby insurance; the M1911 has a variety of insurance mechanisms to prevent accidental fire.In fact, this pistol, which weighs a little more than two catties and can be loaded with seven rounds, is still very attractive in other places, such as a little modification.It's just that Qi Ping is still just a novice, so choosing a more common gun is enough.

Tried the rifles a little bit, such as the famous AK47 and M16, in fact, Qi Ping just got a little bit addicted, and now he has no way to challenge these difficult things.A rifle is really not an easy thing, and he doesn't need it now; a pistol is the main thing, and a shotgun is enough, at least for the time being.

The Beretta RS200 shotgun has a simple structure and few parts. It adopts a push-pull bolt-type locking mechanism, which is safe, reliable, durable, and affordable. It is mainly used for shooting sports and hunting. For a rookie like Qiping, it is of course the best suitable.Because having a pistol is enjoyable, and the shotgun is also completely suitable for forest farms, which is enough.

Of course, because Qi Ping lives in a remote forest farm, it is enough to prepare two guns, which is enough to deal with some emergencies.Although California is not like Texas, which has a tough folk style, it actually has a high crime rate here; it is also because I live under the mountain that there are actually many beasts in the mountain.

Although Qiping spent hundreds of dollars for the gun and bullets, Qiping thinks it is worth the money; obviously, Qiping is very satisfied with this new toy.This is a real gun, and Qi Ping is of course very excited; well, according to Laomei's policy, the pistol can be taken back immediately if you pay for it.

Although guns still need to be registered, it will take a few days for the time being; this is the difference between California and Texas. California's gun barrels are stricter, while Texas is relatively loose.But that's fine, anyway, Qi Ping is not in a hurry, he is still very patient, since he has already bought the gun, it is okay to wait for a week or so.

Qi Ping feels that he is quite busy now, although he seems to be very free now; but in fact, this guy has done a lot of things, in order to enjoy life better, for a more exciting and interesting life.

(End of this chapter)